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Add 30/54 and 27/32

30/54 + 27/32 is 403/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 32 is 864

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    30/54 = 30 × 16/54 × 16 = 480/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    27/32 = 27 × 27/32 × 27 = 729/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/864 + 729/864 = 480 + 729/864 = 1209/864
  5. 1209/864 simplified gives 403/288
  6. So, 30/54 + 27/32 = 403/288
    In mixed form: 1115/288

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